Comparison

Geo XY Pointer vs Globe 3D

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Geo XY Pointer

Features
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Holding a 1927-era plat, a deed description, or an old agency drawing? Those coordinates are NAD27 State Plane, not what your phone reports - and the difference on the ground is tens of metres. This app shows both at once. SPCS83 and UTM on top, NAD27 State Plane in US survey feet and NAD27 UTM right underneath, updating live as you walk. The conversion uses NADCON, the National Geodetic Survey's own grid, so the number matches the drawing rather than approximating it. Try all features completely free for the first month. [ Key Features ] - Real-Time Coordinate Display: Simultaneously shows Latitude/Longitude (WGS84), UTM, and MGRS. - Legacy Grids: NAD27 State Plane and NAD27 UTM via NADCON, for checking older plats, deeds and boundary work. - Enter a Coordinate, Go There: Type or paste a grid coordinate and the map jumps to it. - Multiple Points at Once: Paste a list of coordinates, drop them together, and step through them one by one. - Feet or Metres: Switch between metres, US survey feet and international feet - every readout and every entry follows. - Distance and Bearing: Range and direction from where you stand to the pin, with live GPS accuracy. - CSV Export: Send saved points out as CSV for your office software. - Street View: Jump from any point straight to Google Street View. - Pin Function: Tap the map to drop a pin and read its coordinates and address. - Favorites Manager: Manage multiple job sites and reference points efficiently. - Address Lookup: Shows the street address of your location or any pin. - Auto-Detect Local Coordinate Systems: Automatically identifies and displays the correct local grid and zone worldwide. - One-Tap Copy: Copy retrieved coordinate data to your clipboard with a single tap. - Share & Report: Capture screenshots containing coordinate data to easily share or save via email and messaging apps. - Transparent Map Overlay: Seamlessly layer satellite imagery with OSM (OpenStreetMap) to read terrain, vegetation, roads, and facilities at once. Ideal for construction, civil engineering, environmental surveys, forestry, mountain rescue, and any scenario demanding precise location data. [ Supported Local Coordinate Systems — 40+ countries worldwide ] Asia & Oceania: Japan (JPRC Zones 1-19), South Korea (Korean 2000), China (CGCS2000), Taiwan (TWD97), Hong Kong (HK1980), Malaysia (GDM2000), Singapore (SVY21), Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Australia (GDA2020/MGA2020), New Zealand (NZTM2000). Europe: United Kingdom (British National Grid), Ireland (ITM), France (Lambert-93), Germany (ETRS89/UTM), Netherlands (RD New), Switzerland (LV95), Belgium (Lambert 2008), Luxembourg (LUREF), Italy (Gauss-Boaga), Portugal (TM06), Greece (Greek Grid), Poland (PUWG 2000), Czechia & Slovakia (S-JTSK / Křovák), Hungary (EOV), Romania (Stereo 70), the Nordics (Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Iceland), the Baltics (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania), Russia, Turkey. Middle East, Africa & South America: Israel (ITM), Egypt, Qatar (QND95), South Africa, Nigeria, Argentina (POSGAR 2007). North America: United States — all 50 states (NAD83 State Plane Coordinate System / SPCS83), e.g. California, Texas, New York, Florida, Alaska, Hawaii; Puerto Rico. [ Legacy Grids on Board - converted with each country's official grid shift ] NAD27 State Plane - NAD27 UTM - OSGB36 - DHDN / Gauss-Kruger - NTF / Lambert - CH1903 / LV03 - MGI / Austria GK - Belge 1972 / Lambert 72 - Amersfoort / RD New - ED50 - Datum 73 - HD72 / EOV - S-JTSK / Krovak - ISN93 - LKS-92 - AGD66 / AMG - NZGD49 / NZMG - SAD69 - Tokyo Datum - System 34 / System 45 (DK) Canada (NAD83 MTM) - India (Survey of India zones) - everywhere else: UTM / MGRS worldwide. Note: current grids are projected from WGS84 without a datum shift (up to ~1–2 m); not for survey work. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://qconp.com/privacy

About

Globe 3D

Explore the world with an interactive 3D globe, discover nearby places, and utilize built-in navigation tools like a compass and speedometer. Capture location-based photos with a GPS camera to remember your adventures.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D Earth globe
  • Nearby places discovery
  • Digital compass
  • GPS speedometer
  • GPS camera
  • Location exploration
Features
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Discover nearby places, explore locations around the globe, check your direction with a built-in compass, measure your speed with the speedometer, and capture location-based photos with the GPS camera. Explore the 3D Globe: Spin, zoom and explore Earth from a new perspective. Discover countries, cities, landmarks and places around the world with an interactive 3D globe. Find Nearby Places: Discover useful places around your current location. Explore nearby attractions, restaurants, shops, landmarks and other points of interest while exploring your surroundings. Digital Compass: Use your iPhone as a convenient compass. Check direction and orientation wherever you go, whether you're exploring a new area, traveling or enjoying the outdoors. GPS Speedometer: Monitor your current speed while traveling. The speedometer provides an easy way to keep track of your movement during your journey. GPS Camera: Capture photos while keeping useful location information connected to your images. Create memorable location-based photos during your travels and adventures. Maps & Location Tools: Explore maps, check your current position and discover places around you. Use location tools to better understand where you are and what's nearby. A Complete World Exploration Toolkit: Whether you're traveling, exploring your city, checking nearby places or simply curious about the world, this app brings multiple location and Earth tools together in one convenient experience. Key Features: • Interactive 3D Earth globe • Nearby places discovery • Maps and location exploration • Digital compass • GPS speedometer • GPS camera • Current location tools • Explore cities, countries and landmarks • Easy-to-use navigation tools Explore more. Discover nearby. Understand your world. Download now and turn your iPhone into a versatile Earth, GPS and location toolkit. Privacy Policy: https://faizanappspolicy.blogspot.com/p/privacy-policy.html Terms & Conditions: https://faizanappspolicy.blogspot.com/p/terms-and-conditions.html

Screenshots

Geo XY Pointer2 screens
Globe 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Geo XY Pointer at none against Globe 3D's shown. Geo XY Pointer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Geo XY Pointer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Globe 3D sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Geo XY Pointer versus Globe 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeo XY PointerGlobe 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB46 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperQAEE CONPUUTENGFaizan Ullah

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Geo XY Pointer

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • month$15.001 Month
  • year$150.001 Year
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  • Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$150.001 Year
3 purchases

Globe 3D

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Geo XY Pointer free?
Geo XY Pointer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Globe 3D free?
Globe 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Geo XY Pointer or Globe 3D have ads?
Globe 3D shows ads; Geo XY Pointer does not.

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